leopard
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• noun
A large, solitary wild cat (Panthera pardus) native to Africa and Asia, typically characterized by a tawny coat covered in dark rosette-shaped spots.
"During the safari in Kenya, we were lucky enough to spot a leopard resting high in the branches of an acacia tree."
The pelt or fur of a leopard, or a synthetic fabric displaying a similarly spotted pattern, used in clothing and fashion.
"She wore a bold scarf patterned in leopard to add a touch of flair to her otherwise monochrome outfit."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English leopard, via Old French from Late Latin leopardus, derived from Greek leopardos (a compound of leon 'lion' and pardos 'panther'). This reflects an ancient, erroneous belief that the animal was a hybrid of a lion and a panther.
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